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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.41, 290.32 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.41, 290.32 and 135.74 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.41 : 290.32 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.41/290.32 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.41x = 290.32 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.41x = 39,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,408.04/210.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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